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State of Florida

SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64001882

State of Florida, Tallahassee, Florida, us, 32318


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E-Verify Website .Requisition No: 827907Agency: Department of HealthWorking Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64001882This position has been assigned to the General Administrative, Regulatory and Rule Making Practice Group. This Practice Group will provide the Department clear and consistent advice and counsel on general administrative matters, statutory/regulatory interpretations, legislative analysis, rule drafting and legal subject matter experts regarding agency substantive duties.This position is responsible for providing statutory/regulatory interpretations and guidance to assigned agency programs.Prepares programmatic legislative analyses and legal reviews.Prepares written legal opinions interpreting federal and state law, administrative rules, and case law.Consults with and advises staff on a variety of complex legal issues. Reviews all policies and procedures applicable to assigned headquarters activities and programs for legal implications, including the policy’s relationship to federal and state law.Provides oversight of agency rulemaking for assigned agency programs. Assists in drafting administrative rules and is responsible for adopting rules pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act.Performs other duties as required by assigned Practice Group Leader, the Deputy General Counsel, or the General Counsel.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, knowledge of rulemaking authority and process; knowledge of civil and administrative proceedings and procedures, ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Qualifications:Law degree (L.L.B. or J.D.) and three to five years of professional experience in the practice of law. Must be a member of the Florida Bar.Where You Will Work:Florida Department of Health2585 Merchants Row Boulevard, Suite 215The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:Annual and Sick Leave benefits;Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration.The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.

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